Asus A88X-PLUS User Manual

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information
Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from
a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend to
always shut down the system properly from the operating system.
2.2 BIOS setup program
Use the BIOS Setup program to update the BIOS or congure its parameters. The BIOS
screens include navigation keys and brief online help to guide you in using the BIOS Setup
program.
Entering BIOS Setup at startup
To enter BIOS Setup at startup:
• Press <Delete> during the Power-On Self Test (POST). If you do not press <Delete>,
POST continues with its routines.
Entering BIOS Setup after POST
To enter BIOS Setup after POST:
• Press
<Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.
• Press the reset button on the system chassis.
• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on. Do this option only if you
failed to enter BIOS Setup using the rst two options.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and
may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Ensure that a USB mouse is connected to your motherboard if you want to use the
mouse to control the BIOS setup program.
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure
optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS
settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select
the Load Optimized Defaults item under the Exit Menu or press hotkey F5. See
section 2.10 Exit Menu.
• If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and
reset the motherboard to the default value. Refer to section 1.6 Jumpers on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
• The BIOS setup program does not support the bluetooth devices.
BIOS menu screen
The BIOS setup program can be used under two modes: EZ Mode and Advanced Mode.
You can change modes from the Exit menu or from the Exit/Advanced Mode button in the
EZ Mode/Advanced Mode screen.
EZ Mode
By default, the EZ Mode screen appears when you enter the BIOS setup program. The EZ
Mode provides you an overview of the basic system information, and allows you to select
the display language, system performance mode and boot device priority. To access the
Advanced Mode, click Exit/Advanced Mode, then select Advanced Mode or press F7 for the
advanced BIOS settings.

Asus A88X-PLUS Specifications

General

Non-ECC	Yes
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Memory slots type	DIMM
Supported memory types	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	64 GB
Supported memory clock speeds	1333, 1600, 2133, 2200, 2250, 2400 MHz
Processor socket	Socket FM2+
Processor manufacturer	AMD
Compatible processor series	AMD A
USB 2.0 connectors	3
Number of SATA connectors	8
Number of Parallel ATA connectors	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors	1
RAID levels	1, 5, 10
Supported storage drive interfaces	SATA III
USB 2.0 ports quantity	4
LAN controller	Realtek 8111G
Ethernet interface type	Gigabit Ethernet
Audio chip	Realtek ALC887
Component for	PC
Motherboard chipset	AMD A88X
Audio output channels	7.1 channels
Motherboard form factor	ATX
Windows operating systems supported	Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Maximum resolution	4096 x 2160 pixels
Maximum graphics card memory	2048 MB
Parallel processing technology support	Quad-GPU CrossFireX
BIOS type	UEFI AMI
ACPI version	2.0a
BIOS memory size	64 Mbit
Cables included	SATA

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	226 mm
Width	305 mm

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Operation Safety

A88X-PLUS Specifications Summary

APU

Details on the Accelerated Processing Unit socket and supported processors.

Chipset

Memory

Specifications regarding DDR3 DIMM sockets and memory configurations.

Graphics

Details on integrated graphics capabilities and multi-VGA output support.

LAN

Storage

Audio

USB

ASUS Unique Features

Overview of proprietary ASUS technologies enhancing motherboard performance and durability.

Back Panel I/O Ports

List and location of all external connectors on the motherboard's rear panel.

Internal I/O Connectors/Buttons/Switches

Identification of internal connectors, headers, and onboard buttons.

BIOS Features

Product Introduction

Before You Proceed

Motherboard Overview

Motherboard Layout

Accelerated Processing Unit (APU)

Information about the FM2+ socket and APU compatibility.

System Memory

Details on DDR3 DIMM sockets, installation, and memory configurations.

Expansion Slots

Instructions for installing and configuring expansion cards in PCI and PCI Express slots.

Jumpers

Connectors

Information on various motherboard connectors, including rear and internal.

Onboard Switches

Onboard LEDs

Software Support

BIOS Information

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Guide to saving, updating, and managing BIOS versions using ASUS utilities.

EZ Update

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

ASUS BIOS Updater

BIOS Setup Program

Instructions on entering and navigating the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

My Favorites

Main Menu

Ai Tweaker Menu

Menu for configuring overclocking-related items and system performance.

Advanced Menu

Settings for configuring CPU-related information and other system devices.

Monitor Menu

Displays system temperature/power status and allows fan setting adjustments.

Boot Menu

Options for configuring system boot sequence and related settings.

Tools Menu

Exit Menu